SIU leads the series 4-2.
Southern Illinois might not be the biggest brand name on the Cowboys’ nonconference schedule, but the Salukis shot 43% from 3 the other night.
Oklahoma State hosts Southern Illinois on Thursday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Here is how to watch, stats and a look at the series history between these squads.
Viewing Info
Time: 7 p.m. Thursday
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena
Watch: ESPN+ (Mike Wolfe and Bryndon Manzer)
Team Stats
| Oklahoma State | Southern Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Points Per Game | 77 | 94 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 66 | 63 |
| Field-Goal Percentage | 43% | 58% |
| Opponent Field-Goal Percentage | 36% | 41% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 24% | 43% |
| Free-Throw Percentage | 70% | 75% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40 | 48 |
Projected Starters
| Oklahoma State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John-Michael Wright | Senior | 6-1 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Avery Anderson | Senior | 6-3 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Bryce Thompson | Junior | 6-6 | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Kalib Boone | Senior | 6-9 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Moussa Cisse | Junior | 7-1 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Southern Illinois | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Johnson | Senior | 6-1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Lance Jones | Senior | 6-1 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent Brown | Senior | 6-2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Marcus Domask | Senior | 6-6 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Troy D’Amico | Sophomore | 6-7 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Series History (SIU leads 4-2)
These teams haven’t played since the First Round of the NIT in 2008, a game SIU won 69-53.